Annual-Report-2018

ANNUAL REPORT 2018
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JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS
AHER), formerly known as JSS University, is a Deemed
to be University located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It was
established in 2008 under Section 3 of the UGC Act
1956 and is part of JSS Mahavidyapeetha, which runs
a variety of educational institutions. This Deemed-tobe
University is recognized by MHRD and accredited
by NAAC with A Grade (3.34 CGPA) in the year 2013
and will be undergoing the 2nd cycle of accreditation
in the year 2018.
The Deemed to be University has been focusing
on teaching, research and health services since
its inception. Under the Leadership and gracious
Patronage and Blessings of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri
Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, the Chancellor
of JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research and
Vice Chancellor, Dr.B.Suresh, a noted multifaceted
leader of repute, the Deemed to be University has made
great progress in grooming graduates, postgraduates,
and PhD researchers by providing effective value
based education across our institutions by focusing
on overall development of an individual through stateof-art
facilities to make the learner a useful citizen to
the society.
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research is
focused on medical and health-related studies, and
JSS AHER - AN INSIGHT
comprises JSS Medical College, JSS Dental College
& Hospital and JSS College of Pharmacy at the main
campus in Mysuru as well as another pharmacy
college in Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu. With a view to
extend the horizons in the field of Health Sciences,
the Department of Water and Health (Faculty of
Life Sciences) and Department of Health System
Management Studies have been integrated as
Deemed-to-be University Departments
Today, more than 500 faculty members instruct
approximately around 5000 undergraduate
andgraduate students of various disciplines,including
around 300 research scholars. JSS AHER generous
financial aid program ensures that talented students
from all economic backgrounds can afford quality
education. A vast range of educational, cultural,
social and extra-curricular activities are available
to students, faculty and staff. Campus life activities
are built around the concepts of encouraging each
member to express his or her talents and to respect
all members of our pluralistic culture.
JSS AHER has also played a pivotal role in ensuring
that the students and faculty benefit through wideranging
international tie-ups. The institutions have
collaborations with reputed universities, industrial and
research organizations. These include International
collaboration with La Trobe University- Australia, Khon
Kaen University -Thailand, University of Southern
Nevada and Long Island University - USA, AIMST
University – Malaysia, Howard University - Washington
DC, University of Illinois at Chicago - USA, AlfaGene
Biosciences Inc – USA, National Institutes of Health -
USA, Oman Medical College – Oman, etc.
A wide range of international study and research
opportunities are available to both undergraduate
and graduate students, including the chance to
conduct research abroad. JSS AHER also supports the
students interested in individual or group curricular
projects abroad. International alumni groups helpJSS
AHER to build global networks. Multidimensional
partnerships with faculty and institutions around the
world help foster the flow of ideas. Faculty members
collaborate with colleagues throughout the world to
carry out important, cutting-edge research under
various scholarships
The research outputs have supported high impact
publication in premier scientific journals and have
contributed new knowledge to the understanding
of newer drugs, therapy and treatment through
innovations and patents. There is a wealth of
knowledge that is being generated every single
day in the health care & life sciences field through
the centres of excellence of setup within the
organization to address important societal problems.
JSS AHER combines leading medical research and
compassionate patient care to face the world’s most
pressing medical challenges. Major Research Grants
from National Funding Agencies reveal the quality of
the programs offered.
JSS AHER has a sharp focus on attracting the best
researchers and research scholars by providing
them with comprehensive support and motivation.
Internationally renowned academicians, management
experts, corporate consultants and entrepreneurs
have always been associated with us helping us make
great strides in research as well as enhancing the
employability of our students. Industry interaction at
JSS AHER is of a high degree, thanks to its worldclass
Advisory Board consisting of top-notch leaders
in academics and research from across the world.
Our alumni as CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and leading
academicians/researchers are our brand ambassadors
both nationally and globally.
Outreach programs inculcate the social and
professional responsibilities while personality
development programs, sports, cultural and literary
activities facilitate holistic development of students.
Today, the JSS AHER’s interdisciplinary approach to
world-changing research and insatiable commitment
to rigorous inquiry remain core values and help lead
the country in scientific and technological innovation.
The Institution is also sparking change that will
impact the future generations to come by working
in partnership with policymakers and practitioners
worldwide, bringing improvements to people’s lives in
real time.
Department of Higher Education, Government of
Karnataka rated JSS Academy of Higher Education
& Research, Mysuru as a four-star institution with a
Score of 711 out of 1000 and was first among Young
Universities in Karnataka in 2017
It is also the first institution in the state of Karnataka
to receive this recognition and first to receive 4 Star
among the Health Science based Institution in India.
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research has
been awarded QS 4-Stars rating in excellence by QS -
Quacquarelli Symonds from the UK in 2018
JSS AHER embraces the challenges of the 21st Century
by building new bridges across old boundaries. These
bridges include new educational programs and
interdisciplinary studies, strategic partnerships with
private and public R&D centres that pool resources and
promote innovative research and new international
relationships
Thus, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research
cater to Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Life sciences
and Health system management professionals
with knowledge, skills and competencies at global
standards with imbibed core values of respect,
professionalism, leadership and social responsibilities
to meet the health care needs of mankind. The
JSS institutions have had a long-standing legacy
in advancing education with both the preparation
of educators and the advancement of research and
scholarship. Renowned as a destination of learning,
research and service the reputation of JSS Academy of
Higher Education & Research has become synonymous
with quality education in India and abroad.